HOW NDRANGHATA MAFIA OPERATE❓

The 'Ndrangheta originated in the impoverished Calabria region, dating back to at least the unification of Italy in 1861. Surpassing the Cosa Nostra, the 'Ndrangheta controls the majority of cocaine entering Europe, accumulating immense power and wealth.
The 'Ndrangheta is a sprawling criminal network consisting of some 150 families, each with its own territory and hierarchy. The group is notorious for its underground world of secret bunkers and tunnels, where they hide from the authorities and conduct their illicit activities3. The 'Ndrangheta is also deeply embedded in the political and economic spheres of Italy and beyond, with connections to lawyers, businessmen, politicians, and public officials.
In January 2021, Italy began the biggest mafia trial in decades, targeting the 'Ndrangheta and its affiliates. The trial involves 355 alleged mobsters and corrupt officials, who face charges such as murder, drug trafficking, extortion, and money laundering25. The trial is expected to last more than two years, and is seen as a historic opportunity to expose and dismantle the 'Ndrangheta’s criminal empire.
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